Sound and Heart

If a song is felt
Wordlessly, clumsily
Accidentally or even unwillingly
Could it save a dying heart?
Could it spark a flame of warmth?
Could it inspire a new hope, another light?

If a hug is shared
With no heat, no beat
No proximity, just a wish
Could it move a frozen body?
Could it break a wall of fear?
Could it bring a hidden smile, forgotten laugh?

Maybe no musician could answer
No singer, no player
Maybe no lover would know
No friend, no companion
But they would still sing
They would still try to reach

Maybe no heart could be saved
No fire could be lit
No hope or light could be born
Maybe nobody would be moved
No fear would be fought
No smile or laugh would be given
But

If sincerity couldn't do it
Wordlessly, clumsily
Accidentally or even unwillingly
What could save a dying heart?
What could spark a flame of warmth?
What could inspire a new hope, another light?

If true caring wouldn't do it
With no heat, no beat
No proximity, just the wish
What would move a frozen body?
What would break a wall of fear?
What would bring a hidden smile, forgotten laugh?

What could make us go forward?
What would give us a reason?

Lucas Rangel Lima